If you’re an avid pinner on Pinterest, you may have seen these obnoxiously cute bow tie pumps floating around at one point. Aminah Abdul Jillil’s bow pump has gone completely viral thanks to the social media platform and its hordes of women who love all things cute and trendy.

These gorgeous heels featuring an oversized bow are absolutely perfect for a variety of occasions. Get them in red and wear them to a holiday party, or get them in white lace and wear them down the aisle on your special day. Aminah’s shoes have become so wildly popular that she’s released several different iterations, from flats, open toe heels to flat sandals and even come in a few other materials like satin, lace and patent leather.

Despite the fact that they’re beautiful shoes, let’s admit this: how often would you wear them to a holiday party or to a wedding? These shoes are at a much more affordable price point than most designer items and are just $285.00, but it never hurts to try and get them for cheaper, of course. So here’s a great Aminah Abdul Jillil bow pump dupe for less than $17.

I purchased a pair in the popular red as it will be perfect for the holidays; however, it is also available in black, blue, green and pink as well.

While the real shoe is made of suede, this dupe is made of a heavy-duty felt-like material. It very much looks similar, but the wear is different. Despite that, the shoe is still surprisingly comfortable for a 4.5-inch heel thanks to the d’orsay design and a hidden 1/2-inch platform, similar to the original.

Pros

Cons

Only available in felt, no other materials

Mediocre quality

Ships from China, extended shipping times

The toe box of Aminah’s pump is cut with a straight line – it begins low-cut at the big toe and then slants upwards and above past the pinky toe. The dupe is slightly different as the cut is not straight but curves upwards at the outer edge instead.

Fit:I normally fit a 7 in women’s heels and occasionally a 7.5 if the shoe runs narrow. I ordered a size 7 (Chinese 39) and the fit was perfect. If you aren’t sure, measure your foot flat on the floor from heel to toe in centimeters and then refer to the sizing chart on the product page.

Bow Ties: Although the design is similar to Aminah Abdul Jillil, these bows are nowhere near are puffy. These dupes feature flattened bows, which pale in comparison to the fluffy bows on the original.

The ankle straps are secured by velcro and are easily removable, which allows for you to style them into a different shoe if you desire. The loops that secure the straps will be visible in the back, but for some, this may not be a big deal.

Quality: While the shoe does feel sturdy to wear, there are signs of poor quality. There are spots of glue on the sole and along where the sole meets the upper. One of my heel tips was also applied crookedly, but they can be fixed with pliers. On a more positive note, the stitching is surprisingly superior to most items I see at Forever 21.

Overall: For $16, you get what you pay for, although I have seen cheap shoes being sold for $35 – $50 that are equal in quality or even inferior to these shoes. At least than $20, these still make a cute trendy pair of shoes you can buy for yourself or as a gift for a gal pal.

To buy these Aminah-inspired bow pumps from BiFangShi Store for $16, click here or check out the other sellers below. Are you going to get a pair for yourself or as a gift for the holidays? Let me know in the comments below and don’t forget to subscribe to my newsletter for more designer dupes!

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